Indian star Poonam Pandey faked her death: Why did she do it?

• Actress Poonam Pandey faked her death.
• She confirmed the ruse on social media.
• She was promoting cervical cancer awareness.

A new scandal has taken over Bollywood after a popular actress made a shocking move.

Poonam Pandey faked her death, saying she had cervical cancer.

The news spread around the world, and her fans who mourned her loss are now furious with her.

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On February 2, the news that Poonma Pandey had died darkened the entertainment world in India.

A post on the actress’s official Instagram account said she had passed away from cervical cancer.

Thousands of people mourned her loss and offered their condolences in the comments, never imagining that it was a lie.

On Saturday, the actress confirmed that she is alive and she had faked her death for a reason.

Poonam Pandey faked her death

In a video on Instagram, Poonam Pandey confirmed that she is alive and decided to fake her death to raise awareness about the disease that afflicts millions of women.

«I feel compelled to share something significant with you all — I am here, alive,” Pandey said in the video’s description.

In the video, where she’s wearing a simple turtleneck and black jeans, she looks very calm.

«Cervical Cancer didn’t claim me, but tragically, it has claimed the lives of thousands of women who stemmed from a lack of knowledge on how to tackle this disease,» she revealed.

Poonam Pandey wants to raise awareness about cervical cancer

Before learning that she was alive, media outlets — national and international — covered the news of her death, believing Pandey’s Instagram post.

Now, the actress says that it was a campaign to raise awareness about this deadly disease and to encourage women to take care of themselves.

«Unlike some other cancers, Cervical Cancer is entirely preventable,» her statement continues.

«The key lies in the HPV vaccine and early detection tests,» she continued in the Instagram video.

Did she go too far?

The Bollywood star pointed out that the disease can be prevented and no one should lose their lives to it.

«We have the means to ensure no one loses their life to this disease,» Pandey continued.

«Let’s empower one another with critical awareness and ensure every woman is informed about the steps to take.»

After this, Pandey’s fans and followers criticized her for taking her awareness campaign too far.

Do people want her to be arrested?

The 32-year-old model was harshly criticized by people who pointed out that illness is not a game.

«I’m happy she’s alive, but please arrest her for this drama and publicity stunt.» «The worst publicity in history!»

«Next time people won’t take you seriously, you just destroyed all your credibility,» others commented.

«Get a life… Before you put this drama on social media.» «Exploiting a serious problem like cervical cancer for cheap advertising is absolutely shameful.»

To watch the video posted after Poonam Pandy faked her death click HERE.